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How to get fromChapel Hill to Wrightsville Beachby bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Chapel Hill to Wrightsville Beach by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus Greyhound US0656S
    6h 1m
    $46–74

  2. Drive 157 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chapel Hill to Wrightsville Beachcar car 157 mi
    2h 45m
    $29–42

  3. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane RDU - ILM
    5h 55m
    $292–588

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Wilsontrain train Carolinian
    2. Take the bus from Wilson to Wilmington Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 30m
    $84–144

  5. Bus to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Columbia & Rosemary to Coble Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane GSO - ILM
    6h 20m
    $104–484

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) flights

Calendar81Weekly Planes
Duration4h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chapel Hill to Wrightsville Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 188.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Chapel Hill, Orange County, NC, USA and Wrightsville Beach, NC, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit twice daily. Tickets cost $22–45 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, American Airlines, Delta, and Avelo Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) every 2 hours.

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